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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,329.21, 570,613.19 and 228,700.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,329.21, 570,613.19 and 228,700.86 is: 343,123.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,329.21 : 570,613.19 = 228,700.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,329.21/570,613.19 = 228,700.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,329.21x = 570,613.19 × 228,700.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,329.21x = 130,499,727,280.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,499,727,280.34/380,329.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,123.07

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